Did this duke poison his brother? A new DNA analysis may solve the centuries-old Medici mystery
- Posted on July 8, 2026
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Did this duke poison his brother? A new DNA analysis may solve the centuries-old Medici mystery
When Francesco I de’ Medici, the second grand duke of Tuscany, died within a day of his wife in October 1587, some observers suspected foul play. Who stood to benefit from the couple’s deaths? Ferdinando, Francesco’s estranged younger brother, was next in line for the throne, making him the most likely culprit. Rumors speculated that Ferdinando had...
